Temporary closure of Brussels museum

Although renovations underway February 1 at the Museum of Modern Art in Brussels will allow the accommodation of an increasing number of visitors each year, tourists who planned to visit this landmark in the Belgian capital will have to make do with some temporary exhibits over the summer.

The museum is home to a rich collection of Flemish and Dutch art dating back to the 15th century, including the largest collection of works by surrealist painter René Magritte.

The reopening is expected around November 2011. The museum will adjust levels 6 and 8 to host the works of the nineteenth century and the Gillion-Crowet Art Nouveau collection respectively. Levels 3, 4, 5 and 7 will be available for temporary exhibitions.

Pending the completion of renovations, the public can admire twentieth century works in the museum’s courtyard from March 25 to June 26, 2011.